Publisher: Victoria. Department of Human Services, June 2012
Status – CURRENT
The framework is a resource for Aboriginal communities to guide the development and evaluation of prevention initiatives. It is also a tool for mainstream organisations and government partners who may be working or be intending to work in the prevention of Aboriginal family violence.
Publisher: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2012
Status – CURRENT
In December 2013 the Australian Bureau of Statistics released the results from the 2012 Personal Safety Survey. The survey collected data about the nature and extent of violence experienced by women and men since the age of 15, including their experience of violence in the past 12 months. Key survey findings include One in three Australian women (34 per cent) have experienced physical violence since the age of 15 One in five Australian women (19 per cent) have experienced sexual violence since the age of 15 One in four Australian women (25 per cent) have experienced emotional abuse by a partner since the age of 15 One in five Australian women (19 per cent) have experienced stalking in their lifetime.
Published: Australian Women’s Health Network 2012
Status – CURRENT
Women in Australia have fewer financial resources, less wealth and property, and higher family burdens in the dual economies of paid and unpaid work than their male counterparts. They ensure the reproduction, well-being and survival of others, from newborn to old age, but often lack necessary support and financial independence. There are specific groups of women whose health is significantly compromised by their exposure to risk and social experiences. In particular, the poor standard of health of Indigenous women, refugee women and women with disabilities raises concerns about the capacity of health services to meet their needs. This paper considers the means by which Australian health programs and policy can redress these inequities. It further highlights the inequities for women in relation to non-communicable diseases (chronic diseases). The social gradient, the health sector, and gender are key determinants of health equity for women. The health sector in Australia has a responsibility to improve equity; however, prevailing inconsistencies in its understanding of how gender impacts on women’s health outcomes currently inhibit effective action. The paper argues broadly for recognition of a number of principles essential to establishing a firm basis upon which to redress health inequities for women. [Executive summary, extract]
Publisher: Medical Journal of Australia, 2012
Status – CURRENT
This article by Goldstone et al provides evidence of the efficacy and safety of mifepristone in combination with buccal misoprostol for early medical abortion in Australia. Medical abortion, abortion, medical termination of pregnancy, MTOP, early medical abortion
Publisher: Australia. Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, 2011
Status – CURRENT
The Plan brings together the efforts of governments across the nation to make a real and sustained reduction in the levels of violence against women. This plan shows Australia’s commitment to upholding the human rights of Australian women and it is the first plan to coordinate action across jurisdictions. The Plan focuses on preventing violence by raising awareness and building respectful relationships in the next generation. The aim is to bring attitudinal and behavioural change at the cultural, institutional and individual levels, with a particular focus on young people. The National Plan has been built from an evidence base of new research and extensive consultation with experts and the community. It sets out a framework for action over the next 12 years. By working together and challenging the attitudes and behaviours that allow violence to occur, all Australian governments are saying a very loud ‘no’ to violence.
Publisher: Public Health Association of Australia, 2011
Status – CURRENT
PHAA will continue to advocate for:
Publisher: CEDAW Project Advisory Group, 2011
Status – CURRENT
Sets out what the Australian and State and Territory Governments should do to put into action the UN’s recommendations on women’s human rights in Australia.
Publisher: Australian Government, Department of Social Services 15/02/2011
Status – CURRENT
This report is the first in a series of progress reports to the Council of Australian Governments and the general public on the National Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children 2010–2022 (the National Plan). The report details the progress made and challenges faced during the first two years of implementation of the National Plan.
Publisher: United Nations. Committee for the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women : 46th session, 30 July 2010
Status – CURRENT
A series of recommendations on how Australian Governments could improve women’s human rights, based on Australia’s implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW).
Publisher: Australian Women’s Health Network, 2010
Status – CURRENT
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women experience the poorest health outcomes of any group of women in Australian society, and have a right to determine what their health system will look like. This strategy has been developed through extensive consultation with over 400 ATSI women during 2009-2010. It is intended to supplement other national and state/territory identified priorities and needs. Recommendations are grouped into four action areas: supportive environments; health service access and equity; women in the health workforce; and appointment of a national policy officer to implement the strategy.